*** this program has been closed, and no new applications will be accepted. ***

PRIMES-USA is a section of PRIMES open to high school juniors (or home schooled students of the same age) from across the United States. The students work on original research projects in mathematics provided by MIT faculty. Projects are mentored by MIT graduate students via teleconferencing, using software and hardware tools for online collaboration, or by local mentors chosen by PRIMES.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Personal Statement

Solution Set

Optional Supporting Materials (optional)

Two to Three Reference Letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site )